Popular Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Travis Heights

Stroll through Travis Heights and discover one of South Austin’s hidden gems, where unique and colorful architecture comes to life beneath the broad, leafy limbs of live oak trees. It’s not an enchanted forest, but it can sure feel like one.

Bouldin Creek

Old and new collide along the tree-lined avenues of Austin’s historic and eclectic Bouldin Creek. Tattoo parlors, thrift shops, and food trucks share sidewalks with historic homes throughout this close in—but still far out—Central Austin ’hood.

Zilker

Ready to get moving? Zilker puts Austin’s active lifestyle on full display like no other, thanks in large part to Zilker Park, the 350-acre green space where locals run, swim, bike, play, and enjoy events year-round.

South Congress

Just south of Lady Bird Lake sits a new bohemian outpost with eclectic shops, boutique motels, and new restaurants. Simply “SoCo” to the locals, you’ll be hard pressed to find a hipper strip in all of Austin.

Riverside

Once a south-of-the-river sanctuary for budget-minded students and musicians, a recent rental renaissance has introduced new housing options (and new rental prices) to this young and ever-changing neighborhood.

East Cesar Chavez

Family, creativity, and community are the pillars of life in Austin’s East Cesar Chavez neighborhood. This diverse enclave exudes a friendly, small-town vibe with prominent Hispanic influences just a short walk from downtown.

Downtown Austin

By day, the city center hums as 9-to-5ers bustle between its glistening towers and the capitol. But it’s not until the sun sets and its bars, clubs, and music venues come alive that Downtown Austin really gets down to business.

Central East Austin

Swagger abounds in Central East Austin; a vibrant and dynamic home for the city’s freaks and geeks. Its artistic, almost madcap vibe stands in stark contrast to the polish of downtown Austin just a stone’s throw away.